“…highly contagious viral disease… characterized by fever, cough, acute nasal mucous membrane discharge, inflammation of the lining of the eyelids, a spreading rash, and eruption of small, irregular, bright red spots on the inner cheeks in the mouth with a minute bluish or white speck in the center of each.”

“People who aren’t immunized are very likely to get measles if they are exposed to the virus. This really underscores the importance of everyone getting vaccinated.”

This problem highlights a statewide issue. There have been 15 cases of the measles statewide so far this year according to health officials. That’s compared to two confirmed cases by this time in 2013.

Cases include one in Alameda County, one in San Mateo County and two in Contra Costa County.

Health officials urge anyone to seek vaccination if they have not done so. They suggest consulting their health care provider or checking their medical history to check their immunization record.